Apple’s M5 Max is currently the company’s top-end SoC to be found in the MacBook Pro, but there’s no universe in which the M4 Max would be considered diminished in any way because it’s still a ridiculously powerful SoC, and a downright expensive one at that. Naturally, any portable Mac featuring the previous-generation silicon would be sold at a premium, but one lucky customer managed to find a top-notch configuration from the most unlikely of places: a pawn shop, for just $1,501. Near-top-tier specifications of the M4 Max MacBook Pro found in a pawn shop featured 64GB of unified RAM and a […]

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The M5 Pro is a fantastic chipset upgrade for those who want to migrate from Windows or those who believe that their older Apple Silicon is no longer the performer that it used to be. Fortunately, you get to pocket incredible savings on the powerful 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring this chipset because its base configuration has now broken yet another record by crossing the $200 discount threshold on Amazon and can be yours for $1,983.94. The M5 Pro MacBook Pro delivers legendary firepower, which is surprising given its double-digit battery life claims, all that and more, while being $215 off on […]

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Apple observes stringent quality control measures so that its premium products not only stand the test of time regarding durability but also minimize hardware failures caused by manufacturing defects. Unfortunately, when you’re dealing with millions of units being shipped in a calendar year, there’s always a chance that an owner ends up with an ‘odd one out’ and, sadly, an M5 MacBook Pro that was only two days old was completely dead when a spark formed due to the machine’s hinge movement. The M5 MacBook Pro’s failure will definitely be an interesting case for Apple’s engineering team, but a YouTuber has […]

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One of the best 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro configurations has become a better deal on Amazon because it is now $140 off for the 24GB unified RAM paired with a 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD. In addition to upgraded CPU and GPU performance, buyers won’t have to worry about running a boatload of tasks or filling up the local storage with a plethora of programs. In short, you’re in safe hands, and with the latest discount, the portable Mac is down to $1,759 on the online retailer. The M5 running in the 14-inch MacBook Pro is the unbinned part offering […]

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Apple switched to its new Fusion Architecture for the M5 Pro and M5 Max, meaning that both of its chipsets can now pack up to an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU in the latest MacBook Pro lineup, bringing increased multi-core and graphics performance to the table. However, these improvements would typically mean that the machines will become more expensive, but Amazon has taken a different direction, slashing the 14-inch and 16-inch models by up to $200. Now, you get to tackle the most intensive workloads while pocketing some savings. The more attractive discount is applied on the 16-inch M5 Pro […]

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The M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are going to stay relevant for a longer period, as the M6, M6 Pro, and M6 Max range that was slated to arrive in 2026 could be pushed back until 2027. Similar to why Apple’s refreshed Mac Studio isn’t going to arrive in the first half of 2026, the ongoing DRAM shortage that’s also impacting NAND flash shipments will force potential buyers to hang onto their dollars for a longer period. The base M6 MacBook Pro could launch earlier, given that it won’t share a redesign, mimicking a similar launch strategy […]

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The macOS platform might be better at RAM management than Windows, but there are only so many optimizations that developers can inject into software before the hardware becomes a limiting factor. A M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified RAM should be plentiful for the majority of buyers, but what about those who enjoy the sheer thrill of multitasking? Now, this particular activity requires that you have more memory at your disposal, and wouldn’t you know it? The 14-inch portable Mac equipped with 24GB unified RAM and a 1TB SSD is currently going at a $137.5 discount, with the Space Black […]

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The Apple Silicon MacBook Pro range, armed with the latest chipsets and paired with faster flash memory and macOS, is a solid guarantee that the machine will be snappier than its competitors in the same price range. However, that’s not the case anymore with older MacBook Pro models. One owner shows that an M3 Pro version is slightly slower than ASUS’ Zenbook S16, which is equipped with AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 processor, in a basic app opening speed test. In short, Windows notebooks are keeping up the pace, but we’re still keen to find out how the same configuration would […]

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The newest price cut observed by Amazon brings Apple’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro closer to an incredibly well-rounded machine that’s easier on the wallet because of the $200 discount. Now, you don’t just get a powerful portable Mac with 16GB of unified RAM, but the memory is paired with a 512GB SSD, all for $1,400. Now, is this a steal of a deal or what? The latest price plunge is the highest applied to the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, but the discount is only available on the Space Black version For the majority of users, the 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD […]

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Notebooks powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite were in a tough position ever since the DRAM shortage began, making Apple’s portable Mac series a far more salivating option for the price. However, ASUS has bucked the ongoing trend where computers are listed at inflated figures because its Zenbook A16, which is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest silicon, is not just available for $1,599.99, but it undercuts the MacBook Pro family by sporting a whopping 48GB RAM and a 1TB SSD as part of its specifications. Zenbook A16 utilizes ASUS’ patented Ceraluminum technology to make the chassis […]

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A bad batch of MacBooks would typically be resolved with a quick software update, but the latest M5 Max models don’t fall in that category, as some of them are showcasing inconsistent multi-core performance in a variety of benchmarks. One YouTuber has noticed this behavior, and his investigation reveals that others are also complaining about it. Assuming you too, are experiencing the same erratic performance, the best remedy is to seek an immediate replacement from Apple, and knowing the company’s legendary customer service, it will happily oblige. The immediate conclusion would be that the M5 Max is thermal throttling on the […]

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Apple stuck with the same design of its 14-inch MacBook Pro, but the internals have received a monumental upgrade thanks to the M5 Pro. However, those contemplating an upgrade might have also noticed that the starting price of this portable has risen to $2,199, up from $1,999. Thankfully, Amazon has got your back because it has discounted all of its listed configurations with the aforementioned SoC by $150, meaning that the starting price has dropped to $2,049.99. The newest Fusion Architecture gives the M5 Pro the same number of maximum CPU cores as the M5 Max, with the base storage […]

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Apple introduced PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD speeds to its M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup, delivering up to two times faster read and write performance that can reach a bandwidth of 14.5GB/s. Unfortunately, while this upgrade is sure to make the newer portable Macs snappier, it comes at a cost of severe temperatures. While PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSDs’ thermals can be controlled with adequate cooling, one Reddit post shows that running AI workloads can cause these solid-state drives to cross 100 degrees Celsius. While PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSDs are notorious […]

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Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models feature a Lid Angle Sensor that turns off the display when the mini-LED panel is approaching close proximity with the keyboard deck, making it a clever way to conserve battery life as it allows the portable to enter a sleep state. However, when this particular sensor becomes faulty, it introduces a truckload of problems that mirror typical hardware issues encountered on the Mac, making you believe that there’s something seriously wrong with the machine. Thankfully, a solution to this problem is readily available, but only if you’ve gained sufficient experience performing multiple diagnostics on these […]

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The arrival of the M5 Pro and M5 Max meant that Apple’s powerful MacBook Pro lineup is now even more stacked than before, but that doesn’t make the base model any less capable, especially at its latest $200 discount on Amazon, which brings the price down to $1,399.99. This figure is one of the lowest that we’ve seen, and if you want a solid machine that can run through any tasks and last you for years to come, this is one heck of a deal. The M5 MacBook Pro doesn’t pull any punches with its specifications, with its double-digit battery life […]

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A smaller and thinner laptop chassis will always have difficulties controlling the thermals of high-performance chips, so it’s unsurprising to hear that Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with an M5 Pro, which sports a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, would hit the same power limitations. The problem is that the technology giant hasn’t paid much attention to the cooling design of these portable Macs, equipping the higher-end models with a single heatpipe and two low-profile fans for years to perform the heavy lifting. This would explain why the larger 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro has an easier time maintaining the more […]

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Apple has now equipped its latest 13-inch and 15-inch M5 MacBook Air family with the same silicon found in the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, but it retails for a significantly lower price. Does that make the more affordable portable Macs a significantly better value? On paper, absolutely, but in reality, it is far more complicated, which is why our comprehensive buying guide will help you decide between the two machines. Display All Macs sold by Apple sport a phenomenal build quality thanks to the unibody aluminum chassis, so whether it’s the 13-inch or 15-inch M5 MacBook Air, or the more expensive […]

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Apple has yet to revamp the cooling solution of its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, relying on a single heatpipe and two fans to achieve what is downright impossible: keeping temperatures low. This approach would explain why the M4 Max can get uncontrollably hot, reaching thermals of 110 degrees Celsius when stressed hard. Fortunately, since moving to the Fusion Architecture, Apple has somewhat addressed this problem with the M5 Max, but that doesn’t mean the latter doesn’t get toasty. Despite the temperature improvement as a result of improving the M5 Max’s packaging technology, it can cross 100 degrees Celsius when […]

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A design overhaul of the M6 MacBook Pro is expected either in late 2026 or early 2027, with Apple introducing a display transition from mini-LED to OLED for the first time in the portable Mac’s history. Typically, when the technology giant introduces a newer lineup, it ends up discontinuing the older-generation models, like it has done with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max versions now that the M5 Pro and M5 Max family is here. However, according to the latest report, Apple isn’t going to phase out its newest SoCs or the MacBook Pro lineup that houses them because its M6 […]

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